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Isabel Burr Raty

Guided Tours - THE SPINE
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A living path woven into the earth
inviting the flow of personal visions
to merge with the memories of the land  
molding a collective earth body
that allows the possibility of repair to emerge

Step into THE SPINE, a transdisciplinary artistic research project where visual and live art, land restoration, and pedagogical practice meet. Through this work, we explore how to embody a collective earthly existence, promoting territorial justice.

Formed through community bonds, THE SPINE installation begins its cross-continental journey at the rewilding forest of Zarlardingas Farm, creating a space in this unique setting that invites us to connect more deeply with the earth.

During the guided tours, THE SPINE TEAM welcomes visitors to walk through the installation and playfully explore sensory vessels that are crafted into the textures beneath the very ground. Here, in the company of water, fire, trees, wool, herbs, animals, rocks, the wind, and fellow visitors, you are invited to become regenerative fibers woven into the body of the Earth, slowing down and merging your own memories with memories of the land.

Join us in experiencing the landscape in new ways and reflect collectively on how we can reclaim the knowledge that makes us feel the earth as an affective being.

Program:

  • ​10:30 to 12:30 Introduction to THE SPINE parkour
  • 12:30 to 13:30 Lunch time (bring your own picknick)
  • 13:30 to 18:30 Afternoon collective exploration through THE SPINE 

For a deeper experience, we ask you to come for the full day's program.

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THE SPINE TEAM is Rachel Zeba, Valeria Garré, Ditte Brys, Manon Karmousi, Nora Allegaert and Isabel Burr Raty.

Accessibility

This installation takes place in natural terrain, which may present challenges for some visitors. We are committed to making participation as accessible as possible. Please get in touch with Isabel before your visit, and we will be happy to explore options together.

Contact Isabel Burr Raty - isabelburr.raty@sacrofilms.com

We will be in a natural environment, please come prepared if you have special needs or allergies. 

Children are welcome. Until the age of 10 they can join for free, older children (10+) need to have a ticket.

PRAKTISCH

WHAT TO BRING?

  • Comfortable clothes that can get dirty,
  • a bathing suit,
  • two towels,
  • trainers,
  • flip flops.
  • The space is prepared in case of rain, but please bring an umbrella.

FOOD

Throughout the tour and visit, vegan snacks, fruits, and nonalcoholic drinks will be offered.

For lunch, please bring your own picnic.

LANGUAGE

English. However, translation into Dutch and French can be done in the group.

​ADDRESS & TRANSPORT

Moutstraat 29, 9500 Geraardsbergen.

TRAIN STATION GERAARDSBERGEN / GRAMMONT: 

If you come by train, van transport is provided from and to the train station. 

Pick up at 10:00 am and drop off at 7 pm (nadine)

CAR: If you wish to come by car, there is free parking.

Credits

The Spine development is by: Isabel Burr Raty - In collaboration with: Judith Wielander, Joachim Ben Yakoub, Pamela Hucke, An Mertens, Philip Malcorps, Rachel Zeba, Elke Van Campenhout, Camila Montero Elgueta - With the support of: Flanders State of the Arts & Le Fond de la Recherche en Art - In co-production with: Viernulvier Gent, nadine & Constant Brussels, Out of Sight Antwerp & Topote de Acahual Veracruz - With the kind support of: Zarlardingas Farm Geraardsbergen, Rapa Nui community Easter Island & Casa delle Agriculture Lecce - With the kind companionship of: Wiels & KVS Brussels - Thanks to the creative advice of: Adva Zakai, Einat Tuchman, Kristin Rogghe, Patricia Barakat, Marzia Dalfini

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